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OU ISU Minnesota Doane University Crown College Central College Wartburg College GCU PLNU Coe College UNI University of St Thomas| Simpson College | Concordia University Seward | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Simpson College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #412 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,202 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,202 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,654 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,185 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,898 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 1,398 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 1000/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Simpson College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Simpson College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Seward is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (3,047 students vs. 1,151 students)
Simpson College vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or Concordia University-Seward?
- Simpson College is 19.5% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.5% higher at Simpson College than Concordia University Seward ($44,202.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Simpson College ($23,067 vs. $23,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 4.1% lower than costs at Concordia University Seward ($9,654 vs. $10,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College as Concordia University Seward (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 37.3% larger than aid received Concordia University Seward ($35,898 vs. $26,141)
Simpson College vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or Concordia University-Seward? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Seward or Simpson College .
- The average SAT score at Simpson College (1104) is 28 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming Simpson College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Simpson College (89.1%)
Simpson College vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or Concordia University-Seward? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Concordia University-Seward and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than Concordia University Seward (69% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Simpson College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $41,000)
- Concordia University Seward students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson College graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Seward graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson College graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simpson College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/